New Acquisition & Questions: 1992 #043

[jcruz]

Hi all,

I just picked up 1992 #043! Woohoo! I'm getting "up close and personal" with the car and already have a couple of questions.

1) The sticker on the ECM(?) pictured is completely faded out. Is there any way to get a duplicate sticker or a sticker remade?

1992 #043
http://www.cruzeware.com/1992-043/HPIM1983.JPG

In comparison, a pic of my 1991:
http://www.cruzeware.com/1992-043/HPIM1986.JPG

2) The plenum on my 1991 is noticeably brighter than the 1992. The 1992 has more of a gray tone. Which is "normal"?

1992:
http://www.cruzeware.com/1992-043/HPIM1989.JPG

1991:
http://www.cruzeware.com/1992-043/HPIM1987.JPG

[Kevin]

i'd say the 91 is more normal but I really have no idea

[jcruz]

I'm finding some other mods to the '91 -- it's 1" lower than the '92 and the gear ratio is noticeably higher. Maybe the plenum has been polished?

[tccrab]

Kinda looks to me that the '91 has been refinished at some time and the '92 is original.
The cam cover bolts in the '91 are much darker and don't show any rust
where as the '92's does.

As far as the sticker, a digital camer, photoshop and a lazer printer is your best bet.
You can probably buy matching size, color, coating, sticky backed labels from a local print shop.
Of course, the print shop could do the whole deal for you for probably only a small fee.

TomC

[jcruz]

Kinda looks to me that the '91 has been refinished at some time and the '92 is original.
The cam cover bolts in the '91 are much darker and don't show any rust
where as the '92's does.

As far as the sticker, a digital camer, photoshop and a lazer printer is your best bet.
You can probably buy matching size, color, coating, sticky backed labels from a local print shop.
Of course, the print shop could do the whole deal for you for probably only a small fee.

TomC

Tom,

Is there some source for the information that goes on the sticker? Would it be the same as my 91?

Thanks,

John

[ZR1Vette]

Agree with Tom...the 92' is the correct color. I have never seen replacement stickers for the ECU.

[ZR1Vette]

Oh... the ECU sticker from your 91' looks correct...here is mine from my 90' (sorry for the crappy shot) and looks same in layout>>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1cruisecontrolunitandECU.jpg

[jcruz]

Yeah, I could get a sticker made, that makes sense -- but what to put on it? All those letters and codes must mean something :)

[jcruz]

And...the ECU to use the correct identification...

[C4Fan]

Hi jcruz from another Florida 91 ZR-1 owner. The ZR-1 Registry was able to help me with a similar decal issue and I'd like to pass the resource along to you. Check out the site http://www.ecsvin.com/index.php and see if you can find your ECU sticker on there. And, let me know if you ever find yourself driving through Jacksonville with your ZR-1.

[jcruz]

Hi jcruz from another Florida 91 ZR-1 owner. The ZR-1 Registry was able to help me with a similar decal issue and I'd like to pass the resource along to you. Check out the site http://www.ecsvin.com/index.php and see if you can find your ECU sticker on there. And, let me know if you ever find yourself driving through Jacksonville with your ZR-1.

Awesome! I'll follow up. I graduated from JU! I get back there every now-and-then -- I'll be sure to give you a shout.

[WVZR-1]

Using your '91 ECU label as a guide I believe you would find this information on your '92 label. I used some VIN information to get your ECU from the vehicle build information and it's recorded as 8001. I thought that unusual until I used your VIN to get some calibration information. I'm accustomed to seeing the 4 place "letter code" in the build information.

From that I believe you could maybe confirm on your faded "label" maybe the information. I assumed the 16163993 was available in '92 and used for reference. If it's not that it could still be a 1228331 but I have doubts.


LINE 1: SERV. NO. 16163993 --- AYWT
LINE 2: The "numeric" information on the "bar code"
LINE 3: 16168043 (THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY ECU)

Perhaps you can let me know how I did! I got the information from here after I identified the 8001 build.

I have no idea how to decode the "bar code" or LINE 2 information but I'd guess it's from the electronics build when assembled and maybe used during assembly line.

The first section of line 2 I'd think is the date code and perhaps the other section the serial number or assembler information.

Here's where I got the information after identifying the build. Go here and enter your VIN.

This is what I assumed your VIN is: 1G1YZ23J1N5800043

http://tis2web.service.gm.com/tis2web

On the first line the identifier 8001 that I got from the VIN build is a match. Keep clicking next and the information drop down!

BTW - The most current PROM for your car looks to be BPPA and I've got an NOS one in the box.

[Z51JEFF]

Didnt like to looks of mine so I made a small cover for it.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC00451.jpg

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I like the cover, Jeff.:thumbsup:

[jcruz]

Using your '91 ECU label as a guide I believe you would find this information on your '92 label. I used some VIN information to get your ECU from the vehicle build information and it's recorded as 8001. I thought that unusual until I used your VIN to get some calibration information. I'm accustomed to seeing the 4 place "letter code" in the build information.

From that I believe you could maybe confirm on your faded "label" maybe the information. I assumed the 16163993 was available in '92 and used for reference. If it's not that it could still be a 1228331 but I have doubts.


LINE 1: SERV. NO. 16163993 --- AYWT
LINE 2: The "numeric" information on the "bar code"
LINE 3: 16168043 (THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY ECU)

Perhaps you can let me know how I did! I got the information from here after I identified the 8001 build.

I have no idea how to decode the "bar code" or LINE 2 information but I'd guess it's from the electronics build when assembled and maybe used during assembly line.

The first section of line 2 I'd think is the date code and perhaps the other section the serial number or assembler information.

Here's where I got the information after identifying the build. Go here and enter your VIN.

This is what I assumed your VIN is: 1G1YZ23J1N5800043

http://tis2web.service.gm.com/tis2web

On the first line the identifier 8001 that I got from the VIN build is a match. Keep clicking next and the information drop down!

BTW - The most current PROM for your car looks to be BPPA and I've got an NOS one in the box.

Awesome! Thanks for the info...I checked out the web site. Attached is a picture of the output. Does that match your results? I'm quite a newbie at this and don't have much of an idea what I'm looking at. If I had to guess I'd say you're on the money as far as the original sticker. I'm wondering if the ECU has been replaced?

Maybe somebody can post a picture of their '92 ECU sticker -- I'd like to compare the format...

http://www.cruzeware.com/1992-043/ecu.png

[PhillipsLT5]

I like the cover and paint on both pieces

[Z51JEFF]

I like the cover and paint on both pieces
Cant really do anything with a ratty looking sticker...........SO COVER IT UP!I really like this paint.Its Zolotone Hamlet Black 20-06.